Thursday, October 30, 2008

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for friends that push me to workout even when it means showing up at my house with their bikes while I'm still in my pj's. And then not taking no for an answer which meant they weren't leaving without me.Thanks Jill and Janette!I'm glad I went.

I'm thankful:

  • I get to sleep in tomorrow because there is no school!
  • Rich will be home tomorrow!
  • For such GREAT kids that keep me focused
  • good health
  • for beautiful fall days
  • and that I got the toilet unclogged

Plumber Please!



So I'm thinking I should have married a plumber since this seems to be happening a little too often. We put an extra lock on the front door to keep Brigg in, so now he is up to his old tricks. Notice the two empty rolls in the garbage. He had already put one roll in so I unclogged it and put a new roll on. Second roll was finished off within the hour. You can't see the water all over the floor but trust me it's there! Man he works fast!!

My brother Matt who is a plumber was just her a couple of weeks ago. While he was here, he was nice enough to clean out several drains, fix a toilet, and an outlet(he's available for parties too-kidding). Thanks Matt! I could sure use you right now!

Sunday, October 12, 2008



I wasn't going to post this pic because Kennedi's face is partially covered up(it appears Taylor was ready to go home), but it was the only group picture that I had on my camera at Kennedi's baptism. Thank you to all who came!! We love you guys!

Kennedi's Baptism Weekend

Kennedi right after the baptism. She looked like an angel.

Who had more fun--the adults or the kids? Or should I say the big or little kids?
I think we lost Nicholas in the life jacket.
It was so cold that even though Uncle Scott didn't get in, he needed a towel just to stay warm!



We are so proud of our sweet little Kennedi and her discision to be baptized. We were blessed to have a lot of family with us for the occasion. 19 people under one roof can get pretty crazy! Can you say.. towel shortage. Rich and I wanted to have something for the kids to do after the baptism so we had been heating the pool for the last couple of days and then just our luck... COLD FRONT!!! What is up with that! The same thing happened last year when our families came around the same time. But that didn't stop the kids from swimming ALL day long! The pool was 90 degrees and you had to stay in the pool or you would freeze because with the wind blowing it was even colder!


We started the morning off with the baptism at 9a.m. Not my first choice but it was nice to have it done and play the rest of the day. My mom (bless her heart) had made Kennedi's dress and it was so pretty. Thank you mom, you do amazing work! We got to the church with only enough time to have Rich and Kennedi change. There were four wards so it all took a while. A big thank you to all our friends that came also. We appreciate all your love and support to Kennedi and our family.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Can you say 41?

This was when we went on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera a few years ago.


Father's Day. This is a candygram that the kids made up.


Playing with Brigg on the beach.

Braving the cold waters in Durango, Colorado with Cade. This picture is a couple of years old but so cute. Rich doesn't let me take his picture very often.

Today is Rich's BIRTHDAY!! We are sad that he has to spend his birthday away from home but we will make up for it this weekend when he comes back. He is such a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend. We miss him and love him so much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICH!!!!


Monday, October 6, 2008

Two Weeks

Boy a lot can happen in just a couple of weeks! Lets see......Raegan took the driving test to get her license. The night before we had realized that we didn't have an updated insurance card in the car that she was going to take and made the mistake of not looking for one then. So 30 min. before the test we remember and are digging through papers and files. No can find! Result---taking the test in the suburban. I was a nervous wreck more because she felt bad about not looking for the card sooner but Raegan passed with flying colors. She lucked out and got a lady that was barely as tall as her so I think she took pity on the fact that Raegan could barely see over the steering wheel.

Raegan also got asked to homecoming by two boys on the same day within the same hour. And Halli too got asked by two boys but is not old enough to go(we consider that a date). The woes of being young and cute.

My sister Jodi came and stayed with us for three days. We stayed in our pjs until 11:00 everyday and would just talk and catch up. It was so good to have her come! My parents were also here for a couple of days as they were on their way to Utah. We will get to see them for the next couple of weekends as they pass through while vacationing.

I was able to spend the weekent in Denver with Rich. We spent the majority of the time driving around looking for an area that we want to live in. It makes me car sick just thinking about it. Several of my friends were willing to take a child or two so that I could go without them. Thank you to the Glenn, Nish, Baker, and Jangard families!!

I think that sums up the last two weeks and the next few will be very full so more to come.